As music educators, so much of what we tend to focus on stems from ensemble performances, sometimes neglecting what music education can and should be for our students in the process.
Flex Focus: Arrangements Designed to Adapt
What Is the “Current” State of Your Classroom? Amping Up Student Engagement
The year was 1880. Thomas Edison and his engineers had just invented the light bulb, and planned to put them in every home with power from Edison’s direct current power plants.
SmartMusic February 2021 Repertoire Update
In the past month, the SmartMusic repertoire library grew to include 32 additional titles including 6 new instrumental and vocal solos and 26 new ensemble pieces for jazz ensemble, marching band, string and full orchestra, and concert band.
5 Tricks for Teaching Music Composition
Music composition can be difficult to understand for students that are just starting out. However, there are things you can do to make this a bit easier.
Visit the New SmartMusic Academy
We are excited to announce that SmartMusic Academy—a free training resource designed to set users up for success in SmartMusic—is now available at smartmusic.com/academy!
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #85: Keep on Going
If you’ve been feeling a little emotionally challenged lately—and I can’t say I blame you, it’s a challenging time—you need this podcast episode.
SmartMusic Spotlight: Upbeat Global’s Dr. Matthew Arau
“Leadership is inspiring and encouraging others to achieve their full potential.”
This was the definition for leadership that music educator and leadership coach Matthew Arau composed in collaboration with students who participated in his Leadership Symposium, a leadership training retreat he initially established in Spring 2006 for music students while band director at Loveland High School, Loveland, CO.
Don’t Use Don’t: How a Two-Letter Word Can Transform the Way You Teach
It’s the first day of your junior year. Your excitement is overwhelming. You speed out the door, down the hall, and into the band room ready to see your friends whom you have such a special bond with.
The Power of the Upbeat: Strategies for Positivity in 2021 and Beyond
As we get settled into a new year and new routines, you have two options:
You can tiptoe into the year, getting deeper into the water, inch-by-inch.